DEFENSIVE RIFLE CLASS

Can You Run Your Rifle When It Matters Most?

This is one of NTAC's most advanced rifle courses, built for shooters ready to train like the situation is real. Defensive Rifle goes beyond marksmanship. You'll train on live fire drills, home defense scenarios, and the legal and mental framework around using deadly force with a rifle. If you can't consistently handle your rifle on the move, start with Rifle Proficiency first. If you're ready, let's get to work.

Skills you'll master:

Running your rifle effectively in real world scenarios
Moving and shooting with accuracy under pressure
Home defense tactics and structure movement
Split second threat identification and target selection
The legal framework around defensive rifle use in Utah

Ready to train like it's real?

Most rifle owners have never trained beyond the static range. That's fine until the moment it isn't.

This course is built around the scenarios that actually matter. Home defense situations, moving through a structure, engaging threats at close range, and making the right call under pressure. Every drill is designed around one question: what would you actually do?

We'll also cover the legal side of using a rifle for self defense. Not as a lecture, but as a framework you need to have before you ever find yourself in that situation. Knowing when you're justified and what happens after is just as important as hitting your target.

You'll leave this course with 400 rounds downrange and a level of confidence that only comes from training seriously.

PICK YOUR DATE

Cost: $300 per student

Defensive Rifle: May 13-14, 2026 | Orem TP
05-13-2026 5:00 pm

Defensive Rifle: May 23, 2026 | Tooele
05-23-2026 9:30 am

Defensive Rifle: May 30, 2026 | Layton
05-30-2026 9:30 am

Defensive Rifle: Jun 6, 2026 | Murray
06-06-2026 9:30 am

Defensive Rifle: Aug 1, 2026 | Tooele
08-01-2026 9:30 am

Defensive Rifle: Aug 22, 2026 | Layton
08-22-2026 9:30 am

Defensive Rifle: Sep 16-17, 2026 | Murray
09-16-2026 5:00 pm

What to Bring

Properly functioning rifle/carbine with a quality sling
At least 3 magazines for your rifle
Minimum of 400 rounds of practice ammo (NOT armor piercing or steel core)
Eye protection
Electronic hearing protection
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, high neckline shirt

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TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Real stories from real people who started exactly where you are.

★★★★★

"I always have an amazing experience and learn something new every time I work with NTAC."

GARY
SPRINGVILLE, UT

★★★★★

"I wanted to say thank you so much to the instructor for his time and expertise. It was a very valuable experience, and I learned an incredible amount!"

ALANNA
LAYTON, UT

★★★★★

"Class was great! There were plenty of opportunities to learn new techniques and practice them."

MIKE
NEPHI, UT

★★★★★

"I have been training with NTAC for years and have been incredibly impressed. Todd knows guns inside and out. He is full of incredibly useful information and he makes the learning process fun."

JAKE
BOUNTIFUL, UT

★★★★★

"It’s hard to pick out any weaknesses of this class. It exceeded my expectations. The instructors were patient, thorough, and had a high level of expertise."

JOHN
MAPLETON, UT

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"The zero-judgement atmosphere is real. I asked a million 'stupid' questions and got clear, helpful answers every time."

ELENA
DRAPER, UT

★★★★★

"The training was awesome! I'm really pleased with the improvement I made in such as short time. My groups got significantly smaller."

JOE
LAYTON, UT

★★★★★

"The best training in Utah! My husband learned a lot through the classes. Incredible instruction, practical, fun, and challenging."

NATALIE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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"I really enjoyed the class. The instructors were friendly and knowledgable."

TROY
OREM, UT

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"This was by far the best training I have ever had. Todd's level of knowledge and experience was mind blowing, he taught us techniques I had never heard of. Super, super fun experience and would highly recommend!"

TRISTAN
SALT LAKE CITY, UT